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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,342.02, 22,544.49 and 9,624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,342.02, 22,544.49 and 9,624.43 is: 13,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,342.02 : 22,544.49 = 9,624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,342.02/22,544.49 = 9,624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,342.02x = 22,544.49 × 9,624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,342.02x = 216,977,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,977,930.16/16,342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.30

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